Support for the public and people living with axial SpA
Are you new to axial SpA?
Are you new to axial SpA?
Around 1 in 200 people in the UK live with axial SpA. Find out more about axial SpA, the key facts about the condition, the signs and symptoms.
What’s life like with the condition, how do people get diagnosed and how do people live well with the condition? Read our collection of blogs to learn more.
Could you be living with axial SpA?
Could you be living with axial SpA?
If you think you may have axial SpA, have had persistent back pain for more than 3 months, the first step is to check your symptoms. Use the NASS symptom checker.
7% of people with axial SpA also develop inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). If you develop symptoms which might indicate IBD you can check your symptoms and get help here.
Recently diagnosed with axial SpA?
Recently diagnosed with axial SpA?
It can be hard coming to terms with a new diagnosis, we have a range of support and advice on exercising, medication and living with axial SpA plus what services are in your area.
Your SpAce is for anyone with axial spondyloarthritis (axial SpA), including ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Your SpAce is here to help you build skills together to live life with axial SpA.
Support, tips and tools to help Health Care Professionals (HCP)
What is axial SpA and why do we need to change?
What is axial SpA and why do we need to change?
This is your place to start to understand axial SpA, the issues with delayed diagnosis and why this needs to change. You can find background on our Act on axial SpA campaign, our groundbreaking reports that set out the case for change and UK / international papers on diagnostic delay.
Looking for help in recognising and diagnosing axial SpA?
Looking for help in recognising and diagnosing axial SpA?
Our bespoke resources developed by healthcare professionals across various primary and secondary care disciplines, provide targeted advice for early recognition, referral, and diagnosis of axial SpA. Here you will find practical tools to improve care.
Ready to drive change in diagnosis and care of axial SpA?
Ready to drive change in diagnosis and care of axial SpA?
Take the next step and join our social movement for change by driving improvements in care. Sign up to our peer to peer network of HCPs to learn from them and read about the scheme to recognise HCPs driving improvement via our Change Maker awards.
Symptoms starting slowly
Pain in the lower back
Improves with movement
Night time waking
Early onset (under 40)
